Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!wuarchive!psuvax1!rutgers!njin!paul.rutgers.edu!remus.rutgers.edu!eric From: eric@remus.rutgers.edu (Eric Lavitsky) Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.misc Subject: Re: Video Shootout Message-ID: Date: 17 Apr 91 16:20:02 GMT References: <1539@tronsbox.xei.com> Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J. Lines: 26 Er, how come noone ever gets this straight? HAM-E: The original was true 8-bit with a "HAM-like" 18-bit mode. The DACs were true 24-bit (3 8-bit DACs for R,G,B) Apparently, they claim to have a real 24-bit version now. DCTV: Hey, it may store 24-Bit IFF files, but it works in NTSC, not RGB This means - maybe 4 million colors The software is nicer, but I'm waiting to see the next version IMHO, DCTV is better if you: A. Are working strictly in an NTSC environment (NTSC is your only target) B. You need the NTSC frame grab capabilities as well HAM-E is better if you: A. Intend to go to a print medium for final output (as well as NTSC) B. Don't mind paying extra for frame-grabbing -Eric -- Eric Lavitsky UUCP: ...rutgers!tstream!eric Active Circuits, Inc. eric@remus.rutgers.edu 908-974-1616 BIX: eric